§ Dr. Twinnasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has reached a decision on the proposals submitted to his urban housing renewal unit by the London borough of Waltham Forest; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungI am pleased to announce my right hon. Friend's favourable response to two proposals for schemes in Waltham Forest. These schemes, on the Beaumont road and Chingford hall estates, have been worked up by the London borough of Waltham Forest in close consultation with the Department's urban housing renewal unit and Greater London housing division.
On both estates, the council has already opened local management offices and has introduced local repairs teams. These arrangements will be enhanced as part of the agreed schemes. On the Beaumont road estate, the All Saints tower, a 20-storey block of 120 flats, will benefit from the refurbishment of the entrance lobby and the installaton of a video-film entry-system which will be supported by door porters to control access to the block. This will make a positive contribution to security for the residents. I have agreed in principle to a targeted housing investment programme allocation of £176,500 for these works.
I look forward to seeing these proposals being put into effect for the benefit of all the residents of the estate.